Estate Agents

Selling property is a huge undertaking. There is so much to know and not knowing can mean the difference in not only a sale but the money you make or lose. Just as with all major decisions educating yourself and looking towards the experts is a very wise move. Estate Agents are the experts of choice when selling property in the United Kingdom. With a variety of estate agents to choose from, you need a checklist of sorts to make sure you pick the agent that is best for you. Estate agents are regulated by the office of Fair Trading, which ensure that agents adhere to specific legal guidelines. So how do you go about making such an important decision?

What to Look For: * Talk to other people that you trust, who have already been through the selling process for a recommendation. * Work with an agent you have successfully worked with before this a great advantage in knowing what to expect. *Though the fee is something to consider, it is not the most important factor, choosing the right estate agent may make a tremendous difference in negotiating for you.

Why an Estate Agent?

* Estate agents have access to information that an unlicensed seller will not. *You will be provided with a Home Information Practice and Energy package which has become a legal requirement when selling a home. *Estate agents have presentation methods for displaying your home that are of professional quality and reach a larger population of buyers. *Agents are able to help with financial advice, conveyencing and other home moving products. *Only an estate agent can advertise property locally, nationally and internationally with methods unavailable to the seller alone. *Estate agents have a register of local buyers already to look at the property you are selling.

There is no shortage of access to estate agents even if you do not have any previous knowledge. Review many agents before making this important choice. You want to keep in the forefront of your mind that these professionals have the ability to promote and negotiate for you; this could mean a big difference in the sale of your property.